Category Archives: Helpful Hints

October 28, 2010 · 10:42 am

The Power Of Better

An incandescent light bulb.

I was sitting in a local tech meet-up last evening watching a demo of a new video service. One criterion I always use to evaluate new stuff is “does it solve a problem and is that problem of a size that’s big enough to support a business?” This does (note to self – a post soon on SWAP’s – Solutions Without A Problem) but so do the other 20 or 30 solutions addressing the issue. So what makes this one a winner?

Simply put – The Power of Better. I think there is great power in innovating but I also think there is just as much – arguably more – power in being better and I can prove it. Continue reading →

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October 27, 2010 · 11:42 am

Tit For Tat

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I was reading something yesterday which, on the surface, seems pretty innocuous but which, in my opinion, can herald the start of a really dangerous trend.  Then again, given the state of some parts of the media today, maybe I’m just late to the dance.  As usual, I’ll let you guys decide.

The article was written in the Sydney Morning Herald (you have to love the way we all can read any paper in the world!) and features everyone’s favorite media baron, Rupert.  It’s not so much as what’s here but where the road leads. Continue reading →

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October 26, 2010 · 11:00 am

Bitch Loudly

A couple of weeks ago the Vice President told his fellow democrats to “stop whining” and do something.  Now, long-time readers know that we avoid politics in this space (you think business issues are polarizing – try getting people to keep an open mind when you write about politics!).  However, that comment made me think of something and I want to share it with you guys.

Many supervisors share the VP’s thinking.  People should stop whining and get to work.  If you don’t like something, change it.  I disagree and here’s why. Continue reading →

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